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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1964

Page

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Pilot Escapes Reds In Laos Heading Home

Lt. Charles F. Klusmann a U S Navy jet pilot shot down in central Laos in June escapes to Thailand and boards a U S transport home An informed source said he flew from Udorn Thailand to the United States recovery and medical care followed at Udorn and the embassy announced his transfer home Klusmann 30 previously based on the carrier Kitty Hawk wife Mrs Sarah Klusmann in San Diego said she is elated but not surprised by the escape.

Philippines Charles F. Klusmann U.S. Navy Laos Thailand Klusmann U.S. Military Air Transport Service United States Udorn U.S Vientiane Calif Sarah Navy White House Washington Plaine — Des Jarres Pathet Lao Kitty Hawk Red Cross

Soviet Pravda accuses China of vast land claim

Pravda asserts China has maps claiming over 500,000 square miles of Soviet territory and aims to annex Burma Vietnam Korea Thailand Malaya Nepal Bhutan and Sikkim. It labels Mao Zedong’s stance as escalating in a cold war and warns mutual border revisions would worsen tensions and trigger conflicts.

Moscow Soviet Union Red Comese Texas Communist Party Pravda China Burma Viet Nam Korea Thailand Malaya Nepal Bhutan Sikkim Peking Mongolia World Communist Movement Mao Tze-Tung Mao Tze- Tung

Chuckle: season shows numbers on sweaters not on players

A humorous note highlighting how football season prompts attention to numbers printed on sweaters rather than on players themselves. The joke suggests fans focus on jersey numbers as a visual cue during the game.

South Viet Nam Amid Resignation and Rising Strife

Vice Premier Nguyen Ton Hoan resigned citing lack of authority in the Khanh government as Buddhist leaders threaten a general strike over reforms. Students demand vetted candidates for a new National Assembly within 60 days. In Da Nang, vigilante students besiege a theater holding a former army officer under house arrest as tensions rise.

Roy Essoyan Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Ton Hoan Nguyen Khanh Reeveee Khanh Hoan Dai Viet da Nang Tham Kim An

Encephalitis Hits Twice In Cincinnati

Health authorities probe a second suspected encephalitis case in Cincinnati. Dr Kenneth I Macleod confirms one case and says it will take about two weeks to determine if the Houston virus is involved.

Cincinnati Kenneth I. Macleod Houston Tex

Three-Year-Old Rescued From Abandoned Dry Well

In Fremont California a 3-year-old asthmatic boy fell 25 feet into an abandoned dry well and was rescued after three hours. Fremont officer Duayne Watson used ropes to lift Jerry Bettencourt to the surface as a crowd of over 100 watched. The boy was taken to Washington Township Hospital for observation and was reported in good condition.

Fremont Calif Duayne Watson Jerry Bettencourt Washington Township Hospital

Rights Fee Is Defeated In Michigan

In Michigan the civil rights foes fared poorly as Rep. John Lesinski trailed John Dingell in a reconstituted 16th District. Governor Romney won renomination by a wide margin. Detroit voters backed a homeowners rights measure restricting interference with selling or renting property.

Michigan Dick Barnes Detroit John Lesinski John Dingell Elly Peterson U.S. Senate George Romney Romney George Higgins Neil Staeble Peterson James O'Neil Edward Meany U.S Philip Hart Dingell Lesinski Dearborn

York Dies at 76 War Hero Alvin C. York Passes

Nashville AP reports Sergeant Alvin C. York, famed World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient, died today after a decade of battling illnesses. He was 76.

Nashville, Tenn Alvin C. York

Cincinnati Hotel Strangling Scene

Detectives traced a man from Jamaica New York identified as Gann, 47, as they investigated the death of Thomas Me found strangled in a Cincinnati hotel room. Robbery was ruled out after a wallet and $34 remained, with blood stains noted around the body and room.

Cincinnati Gann Jamaica N.Y Thomas Mewas

U Thant Returns to Desk After Europe Trip

UN Secretary General U Thant resumes his duties in New York after a four day European visit. He met with officials and discussed international issues during the swing through Europe.

New York U Thant Europe

Close Vote Seen in Senate Fight Over Social Security Health Plan

The Senate prepares for a pivotal vote on a Johnson backed Social Security health care measure for the aged. Senator Goldwater has flown from California to oppose it while Senate Leader Dirksen cautions the outcome may be very close.

Washington Senate Johnson Barry Goldwater California Everett M. Dirksen Illinois John F. Kennedy Robert S. Kerr D-Okla Dirksen House

Indonesians Paratroop Raid Fights in Johore Malaysia

Indonesia launched an airborne raid into Johore landing 30 paratroopers. One battalion and a police field force engaged the parachutists, killing one and capturing at least three. The attack follows a prior small seaborne landing and signals broader plans in Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Indonesia Dawi Tolday Johore Borneo Jakarta Luxannor Indonesia

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in Ohio

Gov. James A. Rhodes proclaims the week of October 4 through October 10 as Fire Prevention Week in Ohio, aligning with National Fire Prevention Week observances. The proclamation emphasizes fire safety and public education across the state.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes

Plastic cornea promises permanent sight restoration

An ingenious transparent plastic cornea window may restore sight to the blind. The disc shaped implant includes a removable central pane for later corrections. If successful in humans, it could aid thousands, with implants planned at Cedars-Sinai after trials at Boston.

Chicago William Stone Jr American Chemical Society Massachusetts Boston Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles Stone

Outside Agitators Expected for Baltimore Unrest

Baltimore officials warned of potential riots by outsiders amid 358000 Negro residents. Mayor McKeldin and Gov. Tawes said they had been told agitators intend violence. National Guard standby and 3000 police planned as precaution.

Baltimore National Guard Theodore R. McKeldin J Millard Tawes Milton A. Reckord New York Harlem Philadelphia

LBJ Seeks FBI Probe in Baker

President Johnson asked the Justice Department to request the FBI investigate Sen. Williams's charges that builder Matthew Mel Closkey paid a 5000 kickback on the DC Stadium contract. Williams cited 25000 of 35000 allegedly funneled into the 1960 Democratic campaign.

Washington Johnson FBI John J. Williams Matthew Mel Closkey Williams Senate White House George Reedy Justice Department Sen. Willians Reedy Democratic National Committee

Weather Outlook for Local Area

Forecast calls for good weather next 24 hours with slightly higher humidity tomorrow. Expect a cool night tonight and temperatures rising into the 80s tomorrow. Yesterday’s high reached 84 and tonight’s low is in the upper 40s to low 50s.

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Clark Air Force Base San Diego Charles Klusmann By Anthony White Patricia Bettencourt Jerome George Bettencourt By Sanders Carter Watson Jerry Gary George Bettencourt Mrs. Bettencourt York Is Goldwater Bill Kennedy By Alton Blakeslee Hirotsugu Yasuda Miguel F Refojo Bernard Schmidt Rochester N.Y. Paterson N.J LBJ Baker Ann Landers Feduiexes Crane Eee Tennanes Pia Aereree Sree
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